Key Partners

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Bad Wolf

Bad Wolf is an ambitious production company, based in Wales. Founded by Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner, its purpose is to create drama with global reach, to establish a sustainable centre of excellence and to build worldwide momentum for the film and TV industry in Wales. Having provided the creative spark to bring Dr Who, Torchwood, Sherlock, Merlin and Casualty to Wales, productions attracted to Wales include Da Vinci’s Demons, The Bastard Executioner, Will and The Collection. Having won an Emmy for The Night Of, Bad Wolf has produced Sky One’s new fantasy series A Discovery of Witches and is currently working on the BBC adaptation of Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials.

University of South Wales

USW is a major player in UK higher education and has a reputation for delivering excellence through its film and TV courses. It has campuses in Cardiff, Pontypridd and Newport and is renowned for its partnerships with employers across the creative industries. The University’s expertise in film making and the reputation of their alumni is widely acknowledged. Many staff members are award-winning film makers who continue to work in the industry. SAW is the lead partner in USW’s Film & TV School Wales, which provides students with many unique opportunities to build a successful career in 21st century screen industries.

Key Supporters

HBO

HBO have become an international symbol for top-quality programme across the globe. The American-based company are responsible for creating some of the most critically acclaimed television shows in the 21st century. They continue their work in adding to this library of amazing content, teaming up with other companies such as Bad Wolf and producing shows not only here in Wales, but all over the world.

Coleg y Cymoedd

Coleg y Cymoedd offers a wide range of Full and Part Time courses from Entry to Degree Level in over 15 Curriculum areas. Working in partnership with more than 800 employers, the college’s Business Services team offer a wide range of Apprenticeship and Bespoke Commercial Training packages.

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Movietech

MovieTech are independent suppliers of Camera, Lens and Grip Equipment for the film, television and commercials industry. With bases at Pinewood Studios and Seren Studios Wales, they have over twenty years experience in the creation and delivery of professional image capture solutions and quality engineered equipment created specifically for the production market.

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4wood Construction

4Wood TV and Film Ltd have been working within the Television and Film Construction Industry since 2005, working continuously on projects such as Davinci's Demons, The Bastard Executioner, Will, The Collection, Sex Education, Industry, A Discovery of Witches and His Dark Materials, as well as many more.

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Gorilla

Gorilla is a Cardiff based full service post production house specialising in broadcast media and film.

Based in bustling Cardiff Bay, their facilities and friendly team of staff combine creative excellence and technical innovation – all served up with a warm Welsh welcome.

Their HQ is equipped with 60 Avid suites, Baselight Grading suite and Pro Tools dubbing studios with ADR/VO.

Their vast portfolio of work for clients includes sport, drama, factual and entertainment programmes for some of the UK’s biggest broadcasters.

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Panalux

Panalux offers the world of film, television and media production the very best in lighting rental equipment and associated facilities. Created specifically to cater to the exacting needs of the global entertainment industry, the Panalux service is unrivalled in its ability to provide creative solutions to the full spectrum of production types, regardless of size or genre.

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Facilities by ADF

Facilities by ADF provides serviced vehicle hire for television and film productions in the UK and Europe, specialising in on-location support for dramas and major features.

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Mad Dog 2020

Mad Dog 2020 has been casting and coordinating Supporting Artists for over 20 years, giving them the know-how to bring any filming to life. They have cast for many major, world-wide and independent films such as Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, The Favourite, Darkest Hour, Peterloo, Bridget Jones’ Diary, Dunkirk and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Sweeney Todd and The Duchess, to name a few.

S4C

S4C is a Welsh language television channel, broadcasting a wide range of programmes on including news, drama, documentaries, music, entertainment and children programmes

IJPR

IJPR is one of the country’s leading publicity companies with over 15 years of experience in the field. With offices in both Cardiff and London, IJPR have provided their incredible publicity services to some of the biggest productions on television including, Killing Eve, The Crown, Call the Midwife and His Dark Materials.

Real SFX offer competitive and cost-effective special effects for all types of productions. Operating under
strict codes of practice and safety, they are totally committed to delivering a personal, professional service
from their uniquely qualified technicians. Their experience ensures that your effects are delivered safely, on
budget and as realistic as possible. Using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, they specialise in
atmospheric, fire, snow/winter effects, explosives, mechanical rigs, model making, prosthetics and soft
props.

Real_SFX

Real SFX offer competitive and cost-effective special effects for all types of productions. Operating under strict codes of practice and safety, they are totally committed to delivering a personal, professional service from their uniquely qualified technicians. Their experience ensures that your effects are delivered safely, on budget and as realistic as possible. Using state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, they specialise in atmospheric, fire, snow/winter effects, explosives, mechanical rigs, model making, prosthetics and soft props.

Painting Practice

Painting Practice is an award-winning design studio working across film, television, and advertising. Their services include motion graphics, previs, animation, VFX, production design, concept art, digital matte painting and prop design. Since Painting Practice's formation over 10 years ago, the studio has grown into a hub of unlimited creativity, and original thinking.

British Film Commision

The UK. First for world-class film and television production.

The British Film Commission provides free, tailored support, from development through to delivery.

With offices in the UK and the US, we are available 24 hours a day. Talk to us about basing your production in the UK.

Key Partner Schools

SAW Partner School - St Alban's Catholic Primary

St Alban’s is a single form entry school which offers a Catholic education for primary aged pupils (4 to 11 years old) living within the Parish of St. Alban’s, Tremorfa and the surrounding area. They have recently become our newest partner school, as we help them to meet the requirements of the new curriculum in Wales.

SAW Partner School - Ysgol Pen-Y-Bryn

Ysgol Pen y Bryn is a local authority maintained special school in Swansea.

They have developed a skills based curriculum and this continues to develop as we influence the new Successful Futures curriculum.

As a pioneer school they are leading the way for positive change in education in Wales.

As part of this, they developed a series of film projects over the last few years that have given the pupils experiences that benefit both their school work and future work opportunities.

As a Partner school, they developed our new Curriculum 2022 resources, which are free to download from our website.

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